Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Aspire Learning Trust – Whittlesey

Salary: £125k - £140k dependant on experience

Job type: Full Time, Permanent

Apply by: Friday 1st November 2024

Interviews to be held: During November

Start date: April 2025 preferred, but would consider September 2025 for the right candidate

Our Board of Trustees is looking to appoint an inspiring, experienced leader to further drive development in our well-established Multi Academy Trust. Trustees are seeking a leader with high levels of integrity, honesty, and transparency. 

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate expertise in leadership and it is crucial that the appointee is completely aligned with our vision and values. They should have deep knowledge and experience of leading a complex and dynamic organisation(s), with a proven ability to lead improvement, manage change, set and maintain a positive culture and competently manage risk. 

They will have proven ability to grow partnerships across the sector, advocating for our wonderful and talented young people supporting them in improving their quality of life. They will lead with a drive to empower our communities to shine, further securing trust and honesty in collaboration with our family of schools and across wider partnerships.

We are seeking a decisive and bold leader with an innovative vision to take our Trust into its next chapter. 

Our Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people with special education needs and disabilities and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this passionate commitment. 

If you feel that you have the skills, vision and drive to lead Aspire Learning Trust  in the next stage of our journey, we would very much like to hear from you.

Please note:

• This position requires the postholder to undertaker an enhanced DBS check.
• For applicants who have worked outside of the UK they will need to provide a certificate of good conduct from the professional regulating authority in the country or countries in which the applicant has worked.
• The Trust will be carrying out an online search as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
• The Trusts policy and practice in relation to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children can be found on the Trusts website here

For any further information, or to arrange an informal discussion about this post please email CMeadows@sirharrysmith.com and an appropriate date/time will be arranged with a representative of the Trustees.